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A recent review funded by the International Probiotics Association and authored by members of the association’s scientific committee, investigated the relationship between the gastrointestinal microbiome, the host immune system, and viral immunity. 

Recent review explores the relationship between the microbiome, immunity, and viral infection

Lallemand Health Solutions and Nimble Science have announced the start of the first North American study of Nimble’s Small Intestine Microbiome Aspiration (SIMBA) Capsule, which passively samples the small intestine and transits the gastrointestinal tract.

North American research underway to study SIMBA capsules

The Evolve virtual summit, taking place February 24, 2021 will provide dietary supplement manufacturers and brand owners next-level trends in revolutionizing microbiome health

Howaru Probiotics hosts virtual summit on microbiome health & wellness 

Kaneka Probiotics announced Cardio Probiotic (L. plantarum KABP-011, L. plantarum KABP-012, and L. plantarum KABP-013) achieved U.S. FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

Cardio Probiotic from Kaneka earns FDA GRAS status

Despite a mild sales decline in 2020, probiotics remain a top-selling ingredient across channels. Hear expert predictions about how probiotics' ability to straddle multiple categories, and the growing understanding of microbiome health benefits, will continue to propel probiotics' growth in 2021.

Probiotic sales declined in 2020, but probiotics remain a top-seller. How will they fare in 2021? 2021 Ingredient trends to watch for food, drinks, and dietary supplements

In the introductory paper, “Bovine colostrum: its constituents and uses,” the researchers describe the main constituents and quality control of bovine colostrum while sharing an overview of the use of cow colostrum in human and veterinary health and wellness. 

Special issue of the journal Nutrients will focus on the benefits of bovine colostrum

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board. 

2021 Dietary supplement and natural product industry outlook: Insights from Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board

AIDP, Inc. has secured U.S. patent 10,881,675 B2 on Jan. 5, 2021 for the combination of Actazin, a green or gold kiwi extract powder rich in the digestive enzyme actinidin, with PreticX xylooligosaccharide (XOS), a prebiotic. 

AIDP receives patent for multi-ingredient prebiotic formula

Lallemand Health Solutions and the Natural Health Product Research Alliance concluded a long-term partnership to implement the Purity-IQ Certification Program, to provide added assurance for probiotic strain authenticity. 

Lallemand Health, NHP Research Alliance develop probiotic strain authenticity technology 

These functional fibers are amassing an impressive record for strengthening gut and immune health, alike.